The Biden administration will for the first time send controversial armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, according to a document seen by Reuters and separately confirmed by two U.S. officials.

The use of depleted uranium munitions has been fiercely debated, with opponents like the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons saying there are dangerous health risks from ingesting or inhaling depleted uranium dust, including cancers and birth defects.

  • Square Singer@feddit.de
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    10 months ago

    But which people? Government or the people who actually own the land?

    And I guess, their favourite choice of “Don’t use any weapons on my land and just clear off voluntairily” is not an option.

    I don’t get why people hate on the Ukraine for using weapons to defend themselves. Not like they chose to be attacked.